Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
Ward in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.717, -0.516 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 02 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01442 (Hemel Hempstead) |
The area covering Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield sits in the borough of Dacorum in Hertfordshire, England and occupies the transition between lowland farmland and the wooded escarpments of the Chiltern Hills. It is a patchwork of village greens, lanes and historic houses, with Bovingdon notable for its former Second World War airfield that today hosts markets, occasional filming and community events while the smaller villages retain a strongly rural character.
Locally there is a lively village life of pubs, clubs and fetes and many residents commute into London or nearby towns, blending commuter influence with traditional agriculture and small businesses. Historic roots are evident in listed buildings and conservation areas, and the three communities are often praised for their close‑knit social scene and attractive countryside setting.
Postcode districts covering Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 15.3 miles
- Islington 21 miles
- Milton Keynes 24.2 miles
- City of Westminster 20.7 miles
- Luton 12.7 miles
- Slough 14.4 miles
- Harrow 11.5 miles
- High Wycombe 11.7 miles
- Watford 6.1 miles
- Stevenage 19 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 3.1 miles
- St. Albans 8.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bovingdon Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Hogpits Bottom Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Chipperfield Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Flaunden Parish 1.7 miles
- Commonwood Built-up area 2 miles
- Kings Langley Parish 2.3 miles
- Latimer and Ley Hill Parish 2.4 miles
- Rucklers Lane Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Apsley and Corner Hall Ward 2.5 miles
- Sarratt Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ley Hill Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Boxmoor Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
HP3 0RF, HP3 0BJ, HP3 0DT, HP3 0JD, HP1 2RR, HP3 0DS, WD4 9BT, HP3 0LA, HP3 0NP … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 12.6 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 17.2 miles
- Boxmoor 2 miles
- Apsley Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield Ad
Schools in Bovingdon, Flaunden and Chipperfield
- Bovingdon Primary Academy Primary
- St Paul's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield Primary
- Westbrook Hay Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Vicarage Road Stadium 6.8 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 7 miles
- Park Wood Forest 7.4 miles
- Park Wood Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.5 miles
- Pendley Manor Estate 7.6 miles
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.8 miles
- Bulstrode Park Estate 9.5 miles
- Wilton Park Estate 9.5 miles
- Oaklands College College 10.2 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 10.4 miles
- Swakeleys House Historic site 11.2 miles
- Chequers court Country house 11.5 miles